FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Felix Festa Middle School, located in West Nyack, New York, is a significant educational institution within the Clarkstown Central School District. Known for its scale, it serves as the primary middle school experience for the district’s sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. The school is structured into distinct "houses," a pedagogical approach designed to foster a smaller, more personalized community feel within a large school environment, allowing students to build stronger relationships with both their peers and their teachers.

Academically, Felix Festa emphasizes a comprehensive middle school curriculum that balances core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a wide variety of elective and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to supporting the developmental transition of early adolescence, providing numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement, leadership, and social-emotional growth. Through its partnership with the Clarkstown Central School District, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.